Growth in positive earned media coverage across target trade, local, and business outlets* Quality, reach, and relevance of media placements* Increased share of voice and visibility for key business priorities and brand stories* Timeliness and effectiveness of media response and issues communications* Readiness and effectiveness of spokesperson preparation and media engagement* Consistency and quality of external messaging across stakeholder audiences* Volume and impact of proactive story placements tied to strategic business wins, customer testimonials, and priority initiatives* Effectiveness of media monitoring and issue identification, including speed of escalation and response* Stakeholder confidence in communications support, counsel, and execution**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree* 7 + years of experience in external communications, public relations, and/or corporate communications**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field* Experience in HVAC, building systems, or industrial/B2B industries* Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision, Sprout)* Experience developing communications for investors, government stakeholders, or industry influencers* Experience supporting large-scale announcements (product launches, acquisitions, major initiatives)* Strong presentation and advisory skills, with ability to influence senior leaders* Proven experience developing and executing external communications strategies, including media relations and storytelling* Strong writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to create executive-level messaging, press releases, and media materials* Proven experience developing customer stories, testimonials, and case studies that translate business outcomes into compelling external narratives* Experience managing media outreach, press engagement, and journalist relationships* Experience preparing leaders and spokespeople for media interviews, including messaging development and briefing materials* Demonstrated experience supporting issues management or crisis communications* Ability to monitor media, identify risks/opportunities, and respond with timely communications* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, partnering with Marketing, Legal, and business leadership* Ability to translate complex business topics into clear, compelling external narratives**Pay Range**The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Compensation**This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.**Benefits**Employees are eligible for benefits, including:* **Health Care Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives* **Retirement Benefits*** **Time off and Leave**: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation* **Disability**: Short-term and long-term disability* **Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment*** **Tax-Advantaged Accounts:** Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account* **Tuition Assistance****To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here** **Work with us | Carrier Corporate****.**